Former 125GP rider Harry Stafford with team up with British Superbike regular Tristan Palmer to race MV Agusta FF-RRs in the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 series under the Robinsons of Rochdale banner.

The 2013 rider line-up was unveiled during the weekend's Manchester bike show with Palmer saying: "I'm very excited to be riding for MV Agusta, I'm sure the bike and team can be competitive from the start of the season and we aim to be running at the front. The Robinsons of Rochdale team are committed to getting the MV Agusta back into British racing and I can't wait for the season to start."